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Lula Waters
1928 - 2025
BORN
1928
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2025
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Lula Waters Obituary
Born: May 6, 1928 | Died: September 17, 2025
Lula Dee Waters, 97, of Maryville, TN concluded her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She lived a loving, caring and dedicated life to her family. She was married for 63 years to Horace Vineyard Waters who passed away in 2013. She was a loyal, longtime member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Maryville. She embodied Christ's love as a lifelong caregiver; she loved gardening, flowers, reading her Bible faithfully and watching her grandsons play baseball. Preceded in death by father and mother George and Annie Mae Anderson, brothers-in-law, William and Marie Waters, George (Junior) Anderson, Alvin and Marie Waters and Bobby Waters. She leaves sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Lynn Waters, Mark and Mary Waters; grandchildren, Brian and Susanna Waters and Nathan Waters. Great grandchildren, Audrey, Christopher and Anna Waters. Brother, John Herdy Anderson and sister, Barbara (Bobbie) and Ted Mathis; sister-in-law, Carol and Charlie Byerly, Judy Waters and Jackie Anderson, along with many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank special care friends: Jane Howe, Charlsey Page, Angela Forester, Susan Corso, Melissa Cooper, Carolyn, Vivian and Jan. A viewing and register signing will be available at Smiths Funeral Home on Sunday, the 21st between 1:00 and 5:00pm. A graveside service and interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Alcoa Highway on Monday, September 22 at 3:00 pm. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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Scott Davis
September 18, 2025
Ronnie, Mark, and family, so sorry to learn of your Mother´s passing. I remember her and your Dad with great fondness and respect during my summer days at Eagleton Little League as well as the Eagleton community in general. Thoughts, prayers, and special memories for each of you.
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